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Down Among the Dead - (Farian War) by K B Wagers (Paperback)

Down Among the Dead - (Farian War) by  K B Wagers (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Gunrunner empress Hail Bristol must navigate alien politics and deadly plots to prevent an interspecies war, in this second novel in the Farian War space opera trilogy. In a surprise attack that killed many of her dearest subjects, Hail Bristol, empress of Indrana, has been captured by the Shen -- the most ruthless and fearsome aliens humanity has ever encountered. As she plots her escape, the centuries-long war between her captors and the Farians, their mortal enemies and Indrana's oldest allies, finally comes to a head. When her captors reveal a shocking vision of the future, Hail must make the unexpectedly difficult decision she's been avoiding: whether to back the Shen or the Farians. Staying neutral is no longer an option. Will Hail fight? Or will she fall?"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Gunrunner empress Hail Bristol must navigate alien politics and deadly plots to prevent an interspecies war, </b><b>in this second novel of the Farian War space opera trilogy.</b> In a surprise attack that killed many of her dearest subjects, Hail Bristol, empress of Indrana, has been captured by the Shen -- the most ruthless and fearsome aliens humanity has ever encountered. As she plots her escape, the centuries-long war between her captors and the Farians, their mortal enemies and Indrana's oldest allies, finally comes to a head. When her captors reveal a shocking vision of the future, Hail must make the unexpectedly difficult decision she's been avoiding: whether to back the Shen or the Farians. Staying neutral is no longer an option. Will Hail fight? Or will she fall? <b>Praise for The Farian War Trilogy: </b> <p/>"Action- and emotion-packed, folding political tension, personal relationships, and trauma into a vivid space opera that does not pull any punches." --<i>Library Journal</i> (starred review) <p/>"An exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended!" --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>"Twisty and clever and magnificent, full of political maneuvers, space action, and genuine feeling." --Beth Cato, author of <i>The Clockwork Dagger</i> <p/><b>The Farian War Trilogy</b> <br><i>There Before the Chaos <br>Down Among the Dead <br>Out Past the Stars</i> <p/>For more from K. B. Wagers, check out: <p/><b>Indranan War Trilogy</b> <br><i>Behind the Throne <br>After the Crown <br>Beyond the Empire</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A perfect blend of political intrigue and realistically-conveyed action</b>.... Kick-butt women, space battles, complex relationships, and fiendish plots abound.--<i><b>Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on There Before the Chaos</b></i><br><br><b>Perfectly executed.... Science fiction with brains, and a buckload of heart</b>.... K. B. Wager's latest novel manages the trickiest of tasks, deftly moving from galactic spanning space opera to insightful character piece and back again without missing a single beat.--<i><b>The Eloquent Page on There Before the Chaos</b></i><br><br><b>Twisty and clever and magnificent, full of political maneuvers, space action, and genuine feeling. </b>The end broke my heart in the best sort of way. I cannot wait for the next book.--<i><b>Beth Cato on There Before the Chaos</b></i><br><br>Action- and emotion-packed, folding political tension, personal relationships, and trauma into <b>a vivid space opera that does not pull any punches.</b>--<i><b>Library Journal (starred review)</b></i><br><br>This series launch provides <b>an exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended</b> for fans of science fiction with assertive female characters.--<i><b>Booklist on There Before the Chaos</b></i><br><br>Wagers achieves <b>a rare balance of action... tension, and quiet moments, keeping pages turning while deepening the portraits of Hail and the friends and foes around her</b>. Fans of the original trilogy will welcome Hail's return, and any space opera reader can easily jump in here.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly on There Before the Chaos</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>K. B. Wagers is the author of the Indranan & Farian War trilogies with Orbit Books and the new NeoG novels from Harper Voyager. They hold a bachelor's degree in Russian Studies and a second-degree blackbelt in Shaolin Kung Fu. A native of Colorado, K.B. lives at the base of the Rocky Mountains with their partner and a crew of recalcitrant cats. In between books, they can be found attempting to learn Spanish, dying in video games, dancing to music, and scribbling new ideas in their bullet journal.

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